It is so delicious and easy to make these Parmesan breaded baked zucchini slices! Enjoy sliced into crisps or slice them into zucchini fries! It’s my kid’s favorite healthy vegetable snack!
Why these breaded zucchini slices are the best
+Kid-friendly family favorite vegetable snack or side dish! Parmesan breaded zucchini bites are a winner with our home and we hope yours too! It brings pure joy watching our children eat the whole squash, breading and zucchini together. These healthy baked zucchini slices are like potato chips, only thicker, and you just can’t have one!
+Perfect healthy alternative to fries! Move over fatty French fries and onion rings and Hello delicious crispy Parmesan breaded zucchini!
+It is all about the gluten-free bread coating! This breading is perfect for using on carrot fries, or beet fries too. It is salty, garlicky, and full of Italian herbs and nutty parmesan cheese flavor. Seriously, a beautifully easy gluten-free bread coating made of egg, flour and gluten-free bread crumbs. Serve this healthy baked summer squash (zucchini which is also known as Cucurbita pepo) as an appetizer, healthy snack, or side dish!
What goes into this recipe
- zucchini
- whipped eggs
- gluten free bread crumbs
- grated Parmesan cheese
- gluten free flour
- Italian seasoning
- salt plus more for preparing zucchini
- garlic powder
- fresh parsley chopped
How to make baked zucchini slices
STEP 1: First slice and salt the zucchini. Let set for 20 minutes then absorb the extra water on top with a paper towel.
STEP 2: Set out three bowls. One of each: flour, whipped egg, and bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and seasoning.
STEP 3: Dip zucchini slices into the flour first covering until fully coated. Then dip it into the egg followed by the bread crumb and cheese mixture.
Roasted and baked
STEP 4: Set each parmesan breaded zucchini slice on the prepared baking pan. Bake the Parmesan breaded zucchini at 400 degrees for 10 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite dip.
Or, my mom’s suggestion, layer it with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce and turn it into zucchini Parmesan!
Benefits of Zucchini
According to this zucchini study, zucchini’s are a low-calorie vegetable packed with essential health promoting vitamins and minerals. They are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, fiber, and promote eye health, can help cure asthma, and when eaten regularly lowers homocysteine levels.
How do you keep zucchini from getting soggy?
The key to making these Parmesan baked zucchini chips extra crispy on the outside is salt and remove the water before coating. Slice the zucchini into about ¼ inch slices then sprinkle salt on them to pull out extra water. Let the salt set for about 20 minutes then tap with a paper towel to remove the excess water that settles on the top.
More recipes to use zucchini & seasonal produce
- Rich Chocolate Zucchini Cake
- Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (no butter)
- Zucchini Goat Cheese Pizza
- Garlic Parmesan Carrot Fries Recipe
- Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
- Ultimate Apple Crisp with Chia Seeds {gluten free}
- Healthy Gluten-Free Strawberry Crisp
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